Troy Ounce

Investing in Gold - 21 Unique Facts About the Chinese Panda Gold Coin

Featuring an adorable image of a Panda bear, the Chinese Panda Gold Coin has become one of the most sought after gold bullion coins. Here are twenty-one facts about this unique premium gold bullion coin.

1. The Chinese Panda coin was first issued in 1982, as a limited-edition gold bullion coin.

2. Each coin features a cute Panda bear on the obtuse side of the coin.

3. The 2008 Panda coin is the 26th different design in the series, featuring an adult Panda and a cub munching on some bamboo stalks.

4. The gold Panda design was changed every year through 2000.

5. The Chinese government invoked a freeze on the design in 2001.

6. Only the 2001 and 2002 issues feature the same design, however.

7. The freeze was lifted in 1983 in response to demand by collectors of the coin.

8. Four different sizes of coins were issued the first year - 1/10 ounce, ¼ ounce, ½ ounce and 1 full troy ounce size.